The Voice of Cities and Regions in the UNFCCC Climate Process
About the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency
At the Earth Summit in 1992, nine stakeholder groups, including local authorities, were designated as essential partners in society for the implementation of global sustainability agenda. The Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency has represented local and regional governments at the processes under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since the first Conference of Parties (COP) in 1995. The LGMA Constituency has represented networks of local and regional governments at the UNFCCC process since 1995. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability acts as the LGMA Focal Point and on behalf of the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments, a joint global policy advocacy initiative of the major international networks of local governments, in the area of climate.

Important advocacy events
Follow the action for the LGMA at these critical advocacy events throughout the year.
Towards the Multilevel Action COP
COP26, to be held in Glasgow in 2021, is our critical moment to accelerate global climate action in the next decade. This coming decade is the most vital period to reach the climate neutrality and 1.5oC targets of the Paris Agreement. The second NDCs to be presented in Glasgow must reflect the urgency of ambitious action to respond to the climate emergency and seize the opportunities of the transformative power of the urban world.

Cities and Regions Talanoa Dialogues at COP24
Advocacy Outcomes
LGMA advocates in action
News and Analysis
Insights from LGMA members and partners.